Only charter ops (i.e got a valid AOC) that fall under 243 flights in a consecutive four month period OR under 10,000 tons of Co2 will be excempt.
The rest hold on tight this is going to be a bumpy ride.
The application is set out for the airline boys, who have there departments created for this single issue.
As to the PRAGODA model, its a rude word on the application form. If you fall under the small emitter CAT, then just say " A Eurocontrol and ETS approved monitoring system", as this has been been put into the ammendents in the Directive.
Eurocontrol have said they will have something in September which will be used for the monitoring. Maybe!
Guys this is just a huge scam to push BuisAV out. When the trading period starts in 2012, the Co2 (which is a comodity) will trade due to supply and demand (basically) so what costs Euro12.00 per Co2 ton today can cost anything in 2012.
There is no accurate way to forsee what operational expenses will be in the future.
All told, now be prepared for huge fines if not compliant.
Only good thing is they are so confused about how to implement it that some member states have people with no idea on aviation let alone Co2. This could backlog hugely.
At the moment, apply to your member state and wait for a response. They cant fine you if you have tried. They should be able to give you the guidance you need unless your in the darker parts of the EU.